Lloyds Auctions 280 Bitcoin Domains, Including XBT.com, for Crypto Bidders
August 19, 2025
Lloyds Auctions is offering a large collection of over 280 Bitcoin-related domain names as a single lot, many registered as early as 2010, highlighting their historical significance and potential value in the digital economy.
This collection includes high-profile domains like XBT.com, which Lloyds previously sold for over $3 million, setting a precedent for the value of Bitcoin digital assets.
In 2025, active high-value sales continue, with crypto domains such as crypto.bot selling for $250,000 and XBT.com establishing a new benchmark at $3 million.
The auction will be conducted as a single lot with crypto payments accepted, attracting institutional and high-net-worth bidders worldwide.
Participation requires pre-approval from Lloyds, with bids payable in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which Lloyds has been accepting since 2021.
While no valuation estimates are provided, the auction underscores the growing mainstream recognition of blockchain assets as valuable collectibles and investments.
Potential bidders include crypto exchanges, Bitcoin ETF providers, Web3 platforms, financial institutions, domain investors, and digital real estate investors.
The auction is currently open, with bids expected to be finalized in the coming weeks, reflecting Lloyds' role in facilitating high-value digital asset transactions.
Although recent Bitcoin market fluctuations have occurred, the auction is treated as a separate event, emphasizing diversification within blockchain-related assets.
The auction has attracted significant interest, with all bidders required to be pre-approved due to the high value and strategic importance of the collection.
All bids are to be made through Lloyds' platform, reinforcing the auction's exclusivity and the importance of pre-approval.
The collection includes domains reflecting Bitcoin themes, such as geographic and functional names, with some registered as early as 2010, possibly by early Bitcoin developers.
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